Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant - Taxi and MPV (1-8 seats) Passenger Assistant
This tender closed on 30 September 2026.
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- Not published
- Closed
- 30 September 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council is looking for a taxi and minibus service (6 seats) with a trained passenger assistant to transport a pupil between two locations in the TN40/TN34 postcodes. The service runs Monday to Friday during school hours (9am–3pm), with specific safety requirements about seating position.
What the buyer wants
• Provide a 6-seat taxi or minibus vehicle in roadworthy condition • Supply a trained passenger assistant to accompany the pupil on each journey • Operate Monday–Friday during school hours (9:00–15:00) • Ensure the pupil is seated in the middle away from windows and doors for safety • Collect from postcode TN40 2EY and drop at Torfield Croft Road, TN34 3JT
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: You will almost certainly be disqualified if you do not hold a valid PCV/minibus licence, do not have an enhanced DBS clearance, and cannot provide a trained and vetted passenger assistant. Most small one-person taxi operators cannot meet the safeguarding and staffing requirements.
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